soon led, headed before 5th, 2nd after until dropped to 3rd at last, no extra, one pace
chased leaders, soon 3rd, pushed along in 4th into straight, one pace from before 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent 7th, 5th from 9th, not fluent 13th, pushed along from 4 out and dropped towards rear, soon no impression and eased, tailed off
held up, 6th from 9th, reminder after 12th, pushed along from 4 out, no impression from before 3 out where pecked slightly, one pace
pushed along early and chased leaders, soon towards rear, slight mistake 8th and reminders in last, soon some headway, last again and no extra from before 13th, soon behind and eased, pulled up after 4 out
prominent, led before 5th, pressed and pushed along before straight, kept on well run-in, headed near finish
held up, chased leaders from 6th, soon 4th, not fluent 3 out, challenged in 2nd at last, stayed on well run-in, led near finish
in rear, 7th from 9th, some headway and pushed along into straight, no impression from before 3 out where not fluent, no extra and hit 2 out, fell last
The Doorman hasn't had much experience but looks a nice staying prospect who will appreciate this step-up in trip. Best Value was beaten a long way when runner-up last time but found the going too soft and did much better on this type of ground previously. TULSA JACK has overcome his jumping problems and though beaten off higher marks since scoring at Kilbeggan he is a consistent performer and Ger Fox's claim is a major plus so he gets the nod. Russian Regent has been racing over shorter trips but scored over three miles at Perth in May so it won't be a problem.
Your Busy (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Disputed early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, pecked 8th, weakened before 12th where hampered, pulled up before 4 out, at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep.
Russian Regent (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Pecked slightly 1st, led and disputed, inclined to jump left, headed before 3 out, no impression and not fluent 2 out, one pace,, 5th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Valours Minion (10-6) at Navan 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Clar Na Mionn (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Chased leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd and slight mistake 5 out, weakened next, last of 3, dist behind Ballychorus (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f sft in Sep.
Croghill Tuppence (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Chased leader in 2nd and disputed at times, ridden in 3rd 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 10l behind Illtakeitfromhere (10-13) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Thelobstercatcher 14-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, soon 5th, 8th at 10th, pushed along from 4 out where jumped right and bumped rival, 7th before straight, no extra 3 out, 10th of 15, 29 1/4l behind Aranhill Chief (10-6) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Best Value (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Led, slight mistake 7th, headed before straight, soon no impression, hit last, one pace, just held on for 2nd,, 2nd of 10, 11l behind Master Appeal (11-7) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Tulsa Jack (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Held up towards rear, closer in 6th at 12th, 4th after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in to go 3rd, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Katie Do (10-4) at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Railway Icon (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th from 5th, improved to challenge 3 out, soon edged left and no impression, one pace,, 7th of 11, 21 1/2l behind Jarob (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f gd in Sep.
The Doorman (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 7th after 4th, slight mistakes 5th and 5 out, went 2nd approaching straight, soon not much room between horses, 3rd 2 out, one pace last,, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind As De Pique (9-13) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun.
